2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$27,660

Net Price

53%

Admitted

25%

Enrolled

68%

Graduation Rate

9/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Union University

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 2,930. In 2021, there were 124 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #13 in Tennessee and ranks #359 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master

Psychology Graduates

124

Total Enrollment

2,930

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Ranking for Union University

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#13

Tennessee Rank

Combining ranking factors for 34 schools that offer psychology degrees in Tennessee, Union University ranks #13.

#359

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Union University ranks #359.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Union University offers Applied Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Social Work.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMA
Applied Psychology2
Counseling and Applied Psychology2
General Psychology13
Social Work2978
Total Graduates4678
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 2,660 students applied to the Union University. The university admitted 53% and 25% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Tennessee universities is 6,236. On average, all Tennessee institutions admit 72% and 29% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Union University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 87%. Compared to all Tennessee four or more years colleges, the percentage is 73%.

The overall graduation rate for Union University is 68%, compared to 57% for all Tennessee universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 33%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare UU to Tennessee Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Union University to the average of all Tennessee four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

UU

2,660

Applicants

53%

Percent Admitted

25%

Percent Enrolled

87%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

68%

Graduation Rate

TN Colleges

6,236

Applicants

72%

Percent Admitted

29%

Percent Enrolled

73%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

57%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 219 or 66% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 114 or 34% part-time faculty members employed at Union University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 219 or 66%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

UU

9 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

66%

Percent Full-Time

34%

Percent Part-Time

66%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

TN Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

60%

Percent Full-Time

40%

Percent Part-Time

59%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Union University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $15,520, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,600.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $11,618 and the average cost for graduate fees is $48.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Union University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Union University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$10,360
On-Campus Living Expenses$10,120
Total Living Expenses$20,480
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$15,520
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,600
Total Undergraduate Expenses$37,600
In-State, Graduate Tuition$11,618
In-State, Graduate Fees$48
Total Graduate Expenses$11,666
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Union University is $27,660. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Union University to all Tennessee universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

UU

$37,600

Cost to Attend

$21,346

Average Financial Aid

99%

Percent Receiving Aid

$27,660

Net Price

TN Colleges

$38,189

Cost to Attend

$16,224

Average Financial Aid

96%

Percent Receiving Aid

$19,644

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 321 or 99%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,754 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $21,346.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,754$21,346
Pell Grants573$4,486
Federal Student Loans1,080$6,876
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Union University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

UU

1,754

Grant or Scholarship Aid

51%

Grants or Scholarships

573

Number of Pell Grants

17%

Pell Grants

1,080

Federal Student Loans

32%

Federal Student Loans

TN Colleges

4,167

Grant or Scholarship Aid

54%

Grants or Scholarships

1,615

Number of Pell Grants

21%

Pell Grants

1,978

Federal Student Loans

25%

Federal Student Loans

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